WikiLeaks cable: Getting some things straight

The International Journalism Committee blog has a discussion going on the WikiLeaks cables. (And it is not the usual chatter.) WikiLeaks cables: Let's get some things straight You are welcome…

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Jay Rosen’s take on Wikileaks — What’s your view?

New York University journalism professor Jay Rosen takes a look at Wikileaks, what it is and what it means to journalism. Jay Rosen on Wikileaks: "The watchdog press died; we…

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Go global: Programs for journalists

Thanks to SPJ Leads for the heads up of three great programs for journalists to get international experience. CULTURE THROUGH JOURNALISM The East-West Center works to promote better relations and…

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Election time: Time to step up and lead

It’s time to start thinking about the leadership of the DC SPJ chapter. Bottom line: We need a slate of candidates. Below is a list of the positions that are…

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Holding back on a story: What are the issues?

The BBC wanted to report on the situation of Paul and Rachel Chandler, a British couple who spent more than a year kidnapped in Somalia. It was a major story…

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